TIPS FOR SPEEDY PLAY BE PREPARED when it’s your turn to play SELECT YOUR CLUB(S) while other are hitting Carry a SECOND BALL in your pocket FORGET HONORS – be ready to hit as soon as its safe Put CLUBS BACK in your bag at the NEXT shot played Park CARTS on the path NEXT TO GREEN for quick egress to the next hole LIMIT TIME spent LOOKING for balls on the course Go to the NEXT TEE before WRITING the scores down When in doubt take MORE THAN ONE CLUB with you WALK to your OWN BALL while your partner’s hitting hers PARK the golf cart BETWEEN you and your partners balls. You BOTH can walk a little MINIMIZE practice swings; practice while others hit. YOUR PROPER PLACE ON THE COURSE IS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU-NOT IMMEDIATELY BEHIND YOU!
IF THERE IS A FULL HOLE OPEN, YOU’RE PLAYING TOO SLOW!!!!
THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf!